Management

Biden Issues Sweeping Ethics Plan for Appointees

Hours before departing the White House, former President Trump revoked his own ethics pledge, allowing current and former Trump appointees to immediately become lobbyists.

Defense

Austin Promises Healthy Civilian Control At DoD

“I look forward to working with the chairman, but I have no desire to be the chairman of the Joint Chiefs,” the retired general told senators.

Management

Viewpoint: Outgoing Political Appointees Deserve Recognition

Their professionalism and hard work alongside career employees during the pandemic should not be dismissed.

Management

Here's Who Is Leading Federal Agencies as Biden Nominees Await Confirmation

They are mostly career executives, but Biden has tasked some Trump officials with temporarily holding onto their positions.